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Abu Dhabi Pro Use MMA Mats

The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Youth Championship were held from April 22 and 23 in UAE, while the Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship kicked off on April 24. The event started with a big opening ceremony and was accompanied by the King of Mats competitions. The event continued until April 27 and was followed by the final round of the black and brown belts. The Abu Dhabi Pros then came to an end on April 29 with the Abu Dhabi World Award ceremony.

Judo Championships and Abu Dhabi

What is interesting to note is that the Abu Dhabi used professional MMA mats. While it was unclear where they were sourced they were absolutely professional mats which would have been great for rolling and general competition. The MMA mats, just like ours, have a smooth surface, which helps eliminate mat burn. This would have been especially welcomed by the participants. Most grappling competitions now use either smooth MMA mats of tatami mats as was evident in this years Judo Championships.

Eva Mats and Puzzle Mats

While many of the participant would train on EVA mats (also known as jigsaw puzzle mats) in their home countries they are generally no longer used in competitions like the Abu Dhabi Pros. The Abu Dhabi Pros are one of the largest BJJ competitions in the world. The other choice for many students of BJJ is just general jigsaw mats of exercise mats. Exercise mats are essential for practitioners of BJJ both professional and amateurs. For people aspiring to competitions like the Abu Dhabi Pros it is essential to utilise a good exercise mats when training in the gym.

Black MMA Zebra Mat for martial arts and MMA

EVA Mats versus Judo Mats

There are many uses for training mats. It is easy to think that there only use is for martial arts which is why they are often referred to as martial arts mats. As mentioned in previous articles training mats can be used to training in many activities and are indeed present in many different fields. The question isn’t where they are used but why. The answer to that is more often then not as a form of protection against injury.

There are two main kinds of mats on offer which form the bulk of the training mats used by training organisations. They are EVA mats and judo mats. No particular mat is favoured by a particular activity rather there are many factories involved in which kind of mat an organisation choses to use. The reasons for which are as varied as the organisations that use them. First though it would be necessary to describe each kind of mat.

EVA Mats

Eva mats are probably the most common mat used by organisations as an anti-fatigue or protection mat. They are often referred to with a variety of names such as:

jigsaw mats
puzzle mats
gym mats

EVA refers to the material itself which is a form or plastic manufactured into a compressed foam. Having a structure like foam makes sure it has some ‘give’ which in effect gives it its absorbing qualities. As it is make from a form or plastic it is very easy and inexpensive to manufacture. It is also relatively light and can be manufactures easily in a number of different colours.

Judo Mats

Judo mats on the other hand are a combination of materials. In the middle you find compressed foam (not EVA) which is wrapped with a vinyl cover. The vinyl is durable and comes with a tatami finish. Judo mats can also come with a smooth finish but those mats are generally referred to as MMA mats. Judo mats also come with a rubber backing to help prevent them from sliding around during use. They are more expensive than EVA mats as the manufacturing process is more complex. Also they are more durable and easier to maintain.

What’s Best For Your Dojo?

So which mats are more suitable for training? Essential both kinds of mats are suitable for activities that require protection. They both have absorbing qualities and both are are popular choice. Which mat a particular organisation choses depends on personal preference. Criteria which are often considered when making a choice may include:

Budget
Durability required
Permanence of area for training
Etc

Clearly when looking at the characteristics of both judo mats and EVA mats it is obvious that they both have there appealing properties. It is these very properties which determine which mat any particular organisation decides to chose.

Jiu jitsu Mats Surge With Popularity of Training

There have been a huge surge in the demand for jiu jitsu mats in the recent past. This can be increasingly be attributed to the popularity of jiu-jitsu itself. The proliferation of jiu jitsu gyms has meant that jiu jitsu is fast overtaking karate as the most popular martial art, even though karate mats are also best sellers. Although all martial arts are still a popular choice of activity for both adults and kids. Jiu jitsu seems to be growing in leaps and bounds.

We get request for jiu-jitsu mats on a daily basis. Whether they are for personal use in the home of for professional gyms the calls come through all the time. The type of mats also vary. Whilst most people go for the interlocking floor mats as they are the most cost effective exercise mats that we have, people also go for the MMA mats and tatami mats. The professional gyms especially like to chose the heavy duty vinyl mats as they are a more long term and permanent solution for training mats.

To understand why interlocking foam mats and MMA mats are so popular it is important to understand the art. Japanese jiu jutsu (also known as jujutsu) is a system that typically emphasises throwing, pinning, and joint-locking techniques. While there is some striking techniques they are seen as less important because they were used as more as set-ups for their grappling techniques. It is this constant grappling and throwing that has made jiu jitsu mats (jujutsu mats) as popular as they are today.

MMA Mat and BJJ mats are great for Wrestling Mats

All You Need For Your Gym

When planning a new martial arts or MMA gym it can often be a daunting task. Trying to piece together all the things you need can be time consuming and it is even harder to find someone you can rely on. At EzyMats we have all you need to fit out your next or new training gym. We have a full range of safety mats to cover your floors and walls to better protect your students from injury. To check out our full range of products in one place simply go to https://www.ezymats.com.au/products/. Here your will find our full range of gym mats for your martial arts club.

Our great range of mats includes:

EVA gym mats – we have a range of 20mm, 30mm and 40mm jigsaw mats. Our EVA gym mats come in a variety of colours which gives you great choice.

MMA Mats – our MMA mats come in a smooth finish which is great for grappling and helps eliminate mats burn.

Tatami Mats – our tatami mats are made from heavy duty vinyl and compressed foam.

Wall Mats – our wall padding is great for protecting students from impact with the wall.

So if you are fitting out your martial gym give Ezy Mats a call. We are the experts in gym mats fit out. We are trusted by organisations through out Australia.

MMA Mats Not Zebra Mats | New to Ezy Mats

Our MMA mats are not Zebra Mats™. “Zebra Mats™” are a trademark of Zebra Inc and are generally manufactured in Germany or the USA (I think). Our mats are manufactured in China and are a cost effective solution for MMA mats. Ezymats has been supplying tatami mats now for a number of years and we are confident that our MMA mats will be as well received as our tatami mats have been.

MMA Mats Not Zebra Mats But Still Great

Ezy Mats are happy to announce the introduction of MMA mats to our martial arts mats line up. MMA mats different from our standard tatami mats which have been hugely popular with the grappling community. Our MMA mats come with a smooth vinyl surface which is ideal for mixed martial arts as it eliminates mat burn. These mats are very popular in MMA training where there is a combination or stand up martial art and grappling.

Our MMA mats are available in black and grey.and can be special order in other colours. The mats are 2m x 1m x 40mm so you can cover a large area with each mats. Our mats are good quality and come with:

Smooth vinyl finish
Compress foam inner
Non-slip rubber back

So whilst our mats are MMA mats not Zebra mats they are still great mats. So if you are in the market for MMA mats then call us today.

More About MMA Mats…

Our Full Mats Range

We also have other mats that are useful if you are setting up a gym. Our full gym mat range includes:

Jigsaw Mats
Tatami Mats
Corner Post Mats
Wall Mats
Crash Mats

With such a large range you could literally fit out your entire gym just with our mats. We are also happy to assist in any way possible. Our customer service staff are very experience in all things mats. If you have any questions what so ever don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Tatami Mat Great for MMA

Our tatami mats are great for all martial arts. They are durable and easy to clean and maintain. They come in two colours; black and grey and can be ordered in other colours if required. We have sold our tatami mats to a variety of martial arts organisations and non-martial arts organisations as well. They have been well received by all our customers who enjoy the fact that that cost far less then other vinyl mats.

Our tatami mats are particularly great for MMA which is why we sometimes refer to them as MMA mats. As you know MMA utilises both standup and grappling techniques. So on the one hand MMA practitioners require a nice surface with a textures finish, like the tatami finish, for grip. On the other hand than need a nice clean surface for when they are rolling around. Our tatami mats provide both of these. Don’t forget that they were designed for judo players who use the mats for precisely that purpose.

So if you are in the market for MMA Mats look no further then our tatami mats. They are a great price and very nice to train on. So call Ezy Mats for a quote Today!

Tatami Mats Have Arrived

Heavy Duty Tatami Mats.

Ezy Mats has just received a delivery of heavy duty tatami mats. The tatami mats are manufactured with heavy duty vinyl. There have a none slip back and inner sponge. The tatami mats are 40mm thick and are 230kg/cm which is idea for throwing martial arts such as judo, jiujutsu, aikido, hapkido, BJJ, MMA etc.

Our tatami which is both durable and a pleasure to train on. The mats are easy to clean and have a beautiful textured tatami finish for added grip during training.

Buy your Tatami mats NOW!

Market Watch – AUD and Jigsaw Mats

The USD was heavily sold in Thursdays session after the Feds meeting giving the AUD its biggest one day rise in over 2 years, this now seems like a massive over reaction and a correction taking he USD back to the top of the currency pile has seen the AUD/USD fall 200 points from its peak. Iron ore prices continue to weigh in on the commodity driven unit after failing to rebound off its weakest level since early 2009. The Australian share market also looks set to open up weaker this morning following falls on wall street where energy stocks fell as well as the price of oil.

Whilst the falling Australian dollar has impacted on EVA jigsaw mats pricing, Ezymats still offer the most competitively priced jigsaw mats.

Market Watch – Australian Dollar

AUD lost 0.5% across the board yesterday ahead of the Unemployment Rate and Employment Change releases at 11:30 this morning. It traded slightly higher yesterday after Westpac Consumer Sentiment surprisingly jumped from 2.4% to 8% and Home Loans increase by the most since November 2013. It headed lower overnight as overseas investors anticipated a 0.1% increase in the Unemployment Rate to 6.2%. The number of employed people is also forecast to drop after three consecutive months of gains.

The price of our jigsaw mats are still holding steady. The recent fall in the dollar has not impact pricing for jigsaw mats at Ezymats. Ezymats still continues to be the best and cheapest supplier in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.

Foam mats - EVA interlocking jigsaw mats

Jigsaw mats selling fast

Our latest shipment of EVA jigsaw interlocking gym mats is selling super fast. We have 20mm mats, 30mm mats, and 40mm jigsaw mats, all of which have proven popular with our customers. The mats start from a low price of $15.00 per square meter which is the lowest on the market. The mats are blue and red and come with edging on all four sides.